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Alaska Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alaska, the United States of America in April.

Planning a getaway to Alaska, the United States of America this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Alaska in April

Alaska, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alaska in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Point Barrow at -10°C (14°F) to cold in Ketchikan at 9°C (48°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Ketchikan and -16°C (3°F) in Point Barrow.

For a closer look at conditions across Alaska, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Point Barrow with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy snowfall in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve with 302 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Anchorage enjoys about 235 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Alaska in April

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alaska

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Alaska, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Alaska (April)

Precipitation variation in Alaska (April)

Anchorage

In April Anchorage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
235 hours
289 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Fairbanks

In April Fairbanks generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
7°C (45°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-5°C (23°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
224 hours
306 hours
318 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Juneau

In April Juneau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
185 hours
230 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Kenai

In April Kenai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Soldotna

In April Soldotna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alaska, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alaska in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anchorage 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Fairbanks 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Juneau 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Kenai 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Soldotna 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Ketchikan 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)

Alaska weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alaska, the United States of America in April?

Expect poor weather across Alaska, the United States of America in April. The popular destination of Anchorage averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Alaska, the United States of America in April?

Anchorage averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in April, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does Alaska, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Alaska, the United States of America during April, with Anchorage averaging close to 41 mm (1.6 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Alaska, the United States of America?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Alaska, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Anchorage.

On average, the best time to visit Alaska, the United States of America is in July with generally pleasant weather in Anchorage. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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